Study Breaks - Page 50 of 447 - Fresh perspectives on pop culture from students across the United States.

In an article about acting unserious on social media, a girl lies on her stomach while scrolling through her phone, attached to marionette strings.

Thoughts

Acting Unserious: Has Social Media Become (Even More) Toxic?

While there’s good in its use, the ugly lies underneath.

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Yellow, blue, pink, and green hues splattered against a white canvas.

Thoughts

Rejuvenation And Restoration: The Healing Power Of Art

Simple and frequent creativity can make a positive impact in a student’s life

Brynn Crisenbery, Northern Arizona University

Corpse Bride main character Emily fan art.

Screens

‘Corpse Bride’ Is Still Terrific But Possibly Traumatizing

The Tim Burton cartoon is more serious than it lets on.

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Protests in front of the white house - an illustration.

Thoughts

Echo Chambers: An Overlooked Downside of Liberal Arts Colleges

How places created for learning can stifle political expression.

Anne Bannon, Scripps College

Sounds

The Beatles vs. Marvin Gaye: Two Great Albums Side By Side

Rolling Stone's new No. 1 album on its updated Top 500 list signals a shift in the musical tastes of modern audiences.

Matthew Doss, University of Chicago

Angel Reese dominating women’s college basketball

Culture·Thoughts

Bayou Barbie Girl in a Bayou Barbie World

LSU star Angel Reese is dominating the college basketball world, all without breaking a nail.

Olivia Hinck, Siena College

Thoughts

Redefining “Cringe” – Unmasking the Creative Spark of Gen Z

What many might dismiss as 'weird' is a celebration of imagination and an avenue for personal growth.

Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College

In an article about Daredevil, the superhero stands behind a stone gargoyle in the rain.

Screens·Thoughts

Marvel’s ‘Daredevil’: The Devil Is in the Details

The beloved show was canceled before its time, but now a reboot is in the works. What made this story stand out in a superhero-saturated market?

Ava Coates, Emory University

In an article about Call Her Daddy, Alex Cooper sits on a hot pink chair and clutches a microphone in her left hand.

Sounds·Thoughts

‘Call Her Daddy’: A Listener’s Perspective on the Show’s Success

Beyond its explicit language and raunchy content, Alexandra Cooper’s show has evolved into one of the most outstanding podcasts of all time — for good reason.

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

In an article discussing the tragic fires in Maui, a tree is on fire as its limbs drape over.

Thoughts

Hawai’i on Fire

Native Hawaiians Overcome Devastation

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

In an article about "Rocketman" (2019), John Elton wears a gold jumpsuit, gold devil horns, and pink angel wings.

Screens

‘Rocketman’ (2019) Deserves a Second Chance

Revisiting the film that was overshadowed by the success of “Bohemian Rhapsody”

Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago

For an article about prehistoric literature, a large red, white, and blue bird with a long neck and circular reading glasses perched on its beak reads a book.

Pages

The Brilliance of Prehistoric Literature

Stop living in the Stone Age! Take a chance on this amazing yet under-appreciated genre.

Alex Muniz, Pace University

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